The Petites Etudes are of similar melodic charm as Gariboldi 's &Eacute,tudes mignonnes Op. 131 (Schott, ED 20354) . A bit more virtuoso with regard to the fingering technique and articulation (and with the additionalkeys E major and Ab major) , they are, in a sense, a continuation of his'mignonnes'.

In this volume, the use of dynamics and the articulation described in great detail are essential to the interpretation of the&eacute,tudes. Performed accurately, they freshen the sound and sharpen the listener 's perception especially through the constantly varying execution of similar motifs. If practised accordingly, the PetitesEtudescan improve technical skills considerably.